Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
San Juan Fire Crew Heads East
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal When the 10 p.m. ferry sailed from Friday Harbor on Wednesday night, Sept. 7, a San Juan Island Fire Rescue crew was aboard with their wildland fire engine. They were heading to the mainland to become part of a “Strike Team”
The Funhouse Grows Into a New Name: Orcas Commons
Back to School Carnival Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orcas Commons is the new name for the Funhouse. The non-profit’s mission remains the same — a central, multi-purpose youth-centered community program, but its original focus — as a children’s science museum attracting tourists
Eagle Forum Hosts Meet on CAO
By Rick Boucher There will be a Critical Areas Ordinance Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum on September 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Join the Orcas community as we discuss and review the Critical Areas Ordinance. The CAO will impact your
Steve Braun Remembered in Triathalon
By Michel Vekved The 13th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon held on Sunday September 4 was a huge success and well attended. The triathlon was held at Moran State Park. It was comprised of a .4 mile swim; 15 mile bike ride and 3.5 mile run around Cascade Lake. The
Guest Opinion: Men Can Learn from Women in Prostate Cancer Awareness
By Teddy Deane September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I recently got back from Portland where I volunteered at a charity golf tournament which I helped start in 1998.(I was diagnosed in 1997). The cause was/is prostate cancer(PCa) awareness. Many of the men I started the tournament with have passed
17th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market / Lower Tavern Golf Classic at the Orcas Island Golf Course is fast approaching, on September 10. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of the Golf Classic have increased the fun
Call for Actors for “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
By Deborah Sparks In acknowledgment of Black History Month, Orcas Center will perform the nationally acclaimed play, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The play will be performed February 10 - 18 on Center Stage and directed by Robert Hall ("Little Women"). Open auditions will be held on Sunday,
Theosofest: Weekend Events Include Food Bank Benefit Breakfast
By Leonie Van Gelder On September 9-11, Indralaya will be hosting Theosofest, an open house weekend for which several events are planned. You are warmly invited to visit for as much of the weekend as you can. All are welcome and drop-ins are fine – there is no need to
Cancer Support Group to Meet September 8
By Sue Lewis Thursday, September 8 at 5 p.m. The September meeting of the Cancer Support Group will be held in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5 p.m. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are
OPALCO Meets on Lopez Sept. 15
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Woodmen Hall, 4102 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island. All members are welcome to attend. For more information please call Bev Madan at 376-3549.
Town Hall on CAO – Wetlands Update Thursday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Orcas Island County Council Members Patty Miller and Richard Fralick will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Update of the Critical Areas Ordinance at the Orcas Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound on Thursday, September 8 from 4:30 to 6:15 pm.
Youth Soccer Begins!
Soccer Sign ups and Cleat Exchange for the fall soccer season will be on Thrusday, Sept. 8, after school on the field. Soccer practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and games are Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The cost is $50
Orcas Choral Society Holds Open Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m From the Orcas Choral Society Board If you have a passion for singing, and are interested in joining the Orcas Choral Society, you are invited to an open rehearsal on Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This is your
Learn “The Truth about Taxes” with the League of Women Voters
Monday, September 12 in Friday Harbor The League of Women Voters of the San Juans invites members and the public to learn "The Truth about taxes: what choices do we have"? at noon, September 12 at the San Juan Library in Friday Harbor. Economist Ed Dolan will discuss our current
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports Funding, Program and Admin Progress
From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District On July 20, 2011 the Port of Orcas loaned the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) $65,000. OIPRD has used the funds to begin legal operations, capitalize on a United States Tennis Association (USTA) matching grant to fix
Cut Ribbon, Start School: Ceremony at 8:15 Tomorrow
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony to herald the renovation work done -- on time and in budget -- on the Nellie S. Milton Elementary School will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8:15 a.m. The renovation, completed by University Mechanical with funding provided by a Federal Department of
